Malva pudding is a South African dessert known for its spongy texture and sweet, caramel-like sauce. Here’s a recipe to make Malva pudding:Ingredients:
For the pudding:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
For the sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a similar-sized ovenproof dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the apricot jam, vinegar, melted butter, and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pudding is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the pudding is baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, butter, sugar, hot water, and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
- Once the pudding is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot sauce over the hot pudding, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the pudding sit for a few minutes to absorb the sauce before serving.
- Serve the Malva pudding warm, with custard, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream, if desired.
Enjoy this delicious and comforting South African dessert!
